Ergonomics Needs in Developing Countries

Abstract

A formal literature on ‘ ergonomics in developing countries ’ is practically non-existent in the publications of the various ergonomics and human factors societies. Other professional groups have been active in ways that may prove helpful to ergonomists. The works of these other groups provide examples which indicate the need for a global approach to the complex problem of applying ergonomics to the needs of developing countries. Detailed needs must be stated. The relevance of existing ergonomics knowledge to these needs must be determined. Then new information must be developed to cover the difference between needs and present knowledge.